Measles vaccination is a fascinating case in general free market economics it's just sad that the supply is "lifesaving medical intervention" and the demand is "children's lives #VaccinesWork
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But then, all of a sudden, the vaccination rate drops below 85%. Suddenly, rather than minor outbreaks, large swathes of children are getting sick It becomes personal. Children die 4/
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All of a sudden, the risk calculation swings the other way. People who previously thought that vaccination was a waste of time see the benefit that outweighs the risk 5/
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As we near 95% vaccinated against measles, the cycle starts again
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This is why it's so important that governments encourage - and even regulate - vaccination. Because in theory the rate will remain high, but the cost of this fluctuation is unnecessary deaths due to measles Which is unacceptable
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